This article was originally published with the title “ The Tunneling of Seleucia, Syria ” in SA Supplements Vol. 27 No. 694supp (April 1889), p. 11091 doi:10.1038 ...

Located in a fertile valley northeast of Irbid, Abila secured its place among the ten cities of the Roman Decapolis through its strategic location, thriving economy, and distinct identity — so much so ...

Historical Site Seleucia on the Tigris. View Interactive Map. Location: Wilderness - Wilderness South; Located on the Eastern-most point of the map in Wilderness South, where the marshland is.

“Let us look at the very tradition, teaching, and faith of the Catholic Church from the beginning,” said St. Athanasius, “which the Lord gave, the Apostles preached and the Fathers kept.” ...

Emergency excavations by Franco-Turkish teams were undertaken on the three most important sites in the area: Seleucia-Zeugma and Apamea. In 2004, at the request of Turkey, UNESCO, under the ...